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 Li Jiang
Scenic Area is situated in Li Jiang Naxi Nationality Autonomous
County, Yunnan Province, which is the famous cultural city of
history.
Hei Long Tan (Black Dragon Pond), otherwise
known as Jade Spring, irrigates the surrounding area. The verdant
and luxuriant trees, a carpet of grass, crystal clear spring water
in which the snow capped Jade Dragon peak is reflected, all make
a picturesque scenery. De Yue (Moon Catching) Tower is built in
the middle of the pond. Fayun Pavilion in the northern part was
built in 1601, the structure of which is exquisite and delicate
with beautiful style, a unique piece among ancient buildings.
Snow Mountain of Jade Dragon. It is 5596 meters
above sea level, and its 13 peaks look like a crystal jade dragon
dancing in the air with snow capped peaks touching the cloud,
a magnificent scene indeed.
Tiger Jumping Gorge. On the western of it there
stands high the precipice with narrow bottom. From the river surface
to the peak, the relative height is 3900 meters, while the width
of the river is only 30 meters which forms a grand gorge. Within
the 20 km long gorge, there are 18 dangerous shoals, one of the
deepest and largest gorges in the world!
The Old Town of Lijiang. The old
 Town of Lijiang in northwest Yunnan Province is 600 km from Kunming. Adapted itself harmoniously to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, it has retained an historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that is still functioning effectively. The home mainly of the Naxi nationality people, Lijiang is the Naxi Autonomous County seat.
In 1997 the Old Town of Lijiang was put on UNESCO Heritage List.
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